Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (Printable)

A moist quick bread combining tender zucchini and chocolate chips for a flavorful treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

12 - 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium, squeezed dry)
13 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture until evenly distributed throughout.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense texture.
06 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the batter.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
08 - Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
09 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The zucchini keeps the bread incredibly moist without any weird vegetable taste
  • Chocolate chips make every bite feel like an indulgent treat
  • Its the perfect way to use up garden overflow
02 -
  • Squeezing the excess water from grated zucchini is non-negotiable unless you want soggy bread
  • Overmixing develops gluten and makes the final loaf tough instead of tender
  • The toothpick test should have moist crumbs but not raw batter
03 -
  • Grate zucchini using the large holes of a box grater for better texture
  • Use a kitchen scale to measure zucchini after squeezing for consistent results

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